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Jacob R. Oliveira
Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester District · Democrat
Towns: Belchertown, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Granby, Hampden, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Palmer, South Hadley, Springfield, Warren, Wilbraham (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Senator, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Senator, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 7th Hampden · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · Senate
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 Senate | 237 of 237 | 62 | 0 of 102 |
| 2023–2024 Senate | 250 of 250 | 47 | 0 of 85 |
| 2021–2022 House | 235 of 235 | 40 | 1 of 116 |
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted, nor joint sessions and the vote electing the Senate President.
- “Roll calls voted on” matches the Missed votes figures below; voting “present” counts as voting.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no (ties not counted). “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes.
- “Whole Senate” combines every member’s record for the same session. Percentages are shown only with at least 10 votes to count.
- Most bills pass or die without a roll call, so these numbers cover only part of a legislator’s work.
- Party is shown as the Legislature lists it, next to the district. MassVoter never compares, groups or ranks legislators by party.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates legislators.
Committees and leadership · 2025–2026
- Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Chair
- Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
- Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
- Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Joint Committee on Election Laws
- Joint Committee on Financial Services
- Joint Committee on Public Service
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
- Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Most bills are shaped in committee before any floor vote; committee chairs decide which bills move. Source: malegislature.gov (committee lists as of Oct 10, 2026).
Missed votes
2025–2026so farSenateMissed 0 of 237 roll callsRank 1 of 40 senators · Every roll call100%voted2023–2024SenateMissed 0 of 250 roll callsRank 1 of 40 senators · Every roll call100%votedRoll calls this member did not vote on, while serving in the Senate. Ties share a rank. The record does not say why a member did not vote. See every senator →
Campaign money
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,944 | $15,246 | $38,547 so far |
| 2025 | $38,505 | $24,565 | $46,700 |
| 2024 | $38,080 | $25,836 | $32,245 |
| 2023 | $18,406 | $16,479 | $19,932 |
| 2022 | $120,120 | $118,536 | $17,473 |
| 2021 | $17,854 | $5,390 | $15,751 |
| 2020 | $27,497 | $24,871 | $3,287 |
As reported to OCPF. See the full reports at OCPF
How to read this
- Candidates report to OCPF, the state’s campaign finance office. Most file with a bank that reports to OCPF, so totals are updated often.
- “Raised” is all money the campaign took in, including loans from the candidate. “Cash on hand” is what was left on the latest report.
- Shares count contributions only, from the line-by-line reports up to the latest bank report date, so they are shown as percentages. “PACs and other political committees” includes party committees. “Small gifts not listed one by one” are gifts of $50 or less that the law lets campaigns report as one total.
- Outside spending is money spent by groups that are not part of the campaign, such as independent expenditure PACs. The candidate does not control it.
- Federal candidates (U.S. Senate and U.S. House) report to the Federal Election Commission, not OCPF, and are not shown here.
- MassVoter updates these numbers every night from OCPF. Last update: October 12, 2026.
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In the news
- Cities, towns urge state to release grip on alcohol licensesWWLP 22News · May 12, 2025
Stories that name Jacob R. Oliveira in the headline or opening, newest first, from 25 free news outlets (see the list). Headlines appear as each outlet published them; MassVoter does not write, choose or rate them. Only stories that are free to read are listed.
Disclosure: MassVoter’s founder, Michael Silvia, is the publisher of Fall River Reporter and New Bedford Guide.
Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Jacob R. Oliveira voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2025–2026
To save people money, repair the climate and grow the economyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No19–20 · Amendment rejectedTo save people money, repair the climate and grow the economyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No11–26 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–28 · Amendment rejectedFiscal Year 2025 Supplemental AppropriationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–28 · Amendment rejectedFiscal Year 2025 Supplemental AppropriationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–26 · Amendment rejectedProposed Joint Rules for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 Legislative SessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–29 · Amendment rejectedEarlier sessions (20)
Enhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No14–25 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–30 · Amendment rejectedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes31–9 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–9 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes29–9 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes29–9 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–27 · Amendment rejectedTo improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedRelative to work and family mobilityOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes119–36 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Relative to work and family mobilityFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes117–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes118–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes120–36 · PassedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityOn adoption of a further amendmentVoted: No93–64 · Amendment adoptedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No39–119 · Amendment rejectedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No41–117 · Amendment rejectedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No38–121 · Amendment rejectedProposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in…of 2021 on again agreeing to the amendmentVoted: Yes121–39 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No38–121 · Amendment rejectedVotes by topic
Roll calls sorted by subject, from the bill title and the question voted on. A vote can fall under more than one topic; budget amendments mostly fall under Taxes and budgets. Tap a topic to see each vote.
Taxes and budgets 264
Water, sewer and environment 52
Health and human services 41
Roads, traffic and transit 34
Police, fire and public safety 24
Schools and education 19
Parks, recreation and libraries 19
Housing and zoning 18
Elections and how government runs 16
Energy and utilities 16
Veterans 10
Licenses and permits 9
Appointments and hiring 3
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Jacob R. Oliveira filed 85 bills as lead sponsor this session, including 2 filed “by request”. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Filing a bill puts an idea before the Legislature. Most bills are not voted on as filed: committees often combine several bills into one new bill, so a law can include a legislator’s idea without carrying their bill number. MassVoter lists what was filed, not what passed. Bills marked “by request” were filed for a constituent, as the state constitution’s right of petition allows, and may not reflect the legislator’s own view.
Schools and education 14
Health and human services 7
Police, fire and public safety 5
Licenses and permits 5
Water, sewer and environment 3
Taxes and budgets 3
Energy and utilities 3
Housing and zoning 2
Roads, traffic and transit 2
Elections and how government runs 2
Veterans 1
Parks, recreation and libraries 1
Appointments and hiring 1
Other subjects 45
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Jacob R. Oliveira signed on as a co-sponsor of 855 bills filed by other legislators this session. Co-sponsoring means adding your name in support when a bill is filed; it is not a vote. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Health and human services 106
Schools and education 78
Water, sewer and environment 48
Appointments and hiring 39
Police, fire and public safety 38
Housing and zoning 35
Taxes and budgets 26
Roads, traffic and transit 26
Energy and utilities 17
Licenses and permits 17
Elections and how government runs 16
Veterans 14
Parks, recreation and libraries 10
Other subjects 455
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Jacob R. Oliveira voted
286 recorded votes as State Representative
Relative to immediate COVID-19 recovery needsConsolidated "B" H.H.S. and EducationVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedRelative to immediate COVID-19 recovery needsConsolidated "A" Housing and Food SecurityVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes159–0 · Attendance checkRelative to establishing representative districts in the General CourtApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes158–1 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes159–0 · Attendance checkPromoting student nutritionFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes157–0 · PassedUpgrading hen welfare and establishing uniform cage-free standardsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes156–1 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes158–0 · Attendance checkAn Order to safeguard the health of House Members and employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemicon adoption of orderVoted: Yes131–28 · PassedRelative to reprecinctingFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes158–1 · PassedEstablishing a higher education affordability task forceShall this pass over Governor's objectionVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedEstablishing a special legislative commission to study poverty in the CommonwealthShall this pass over Governor's objectionVoted: Yes131–28 · PassedProviding operating assistance to regional transit authoritiesShall this pass over Governor's objectionVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to eligibility for transitional aid to families with dependent childrenShall this pass over Governor's objectionVoted: Yes130–29 · PassedRelative to eligibility for emergency assistance to elderly, disabled residents and childrenShall this pass over Governor's objectionVoted: Yes130–29 · PassedRelative to parking fees on department of conservation and recreation roadsShall this pass over Governor's objectionVoted: Yes130–29 · PassedRelative to the taxation of pass-through entitiesShall this pass over Governor's objectionVoted: Yes129–29 · PassedRepealing certain tax expendituresShall this pass over Governor's objectionVoted: Yes130–29 · PassedRelative to post-retirement employment of public retireesShall this pass over Governor's objectionVoted: Yes158–0 · PassedRelative to the water supply protection trustShall this pass over Governor's objectionVoted: Yes130–28 · PassedAuthorizing the city of Greenfield to lease a certain parcel of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes159–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes158–0 · Attendance checkState budget for fiscal year 2022Section 121 Children's behavioralVoted: Yes147–12 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2022Section 99 Charitable deductionsVoted: Yes124–35 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2022item #7004-9316 Residential AssistanceVoted: Yes151–8 · PassedSource: official profile on malegislature.gov. Only roll call votes are listed; bills passed on a voice vote have no individual record. MassVoter never grades or scores legislators. How to read this